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2 days ago
- Business
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Avanti Finance Welcomes New Group CFO, Brad Lang
Avanti Finance is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Lang as our new Group Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Brad brings over two decades of strategic and financial leadership experience to Avanti. He joins the company following 12 years at Partners Life, where he held senior leadership roles across finance and strategy. Most recently he served as Chief Strategy Officer, playing a key role in the company's growth and strategic transformation. Brad's career began at BDO New Zealand, and he later moved to the UK, where he spent nearly a decade in the UK financial services sector building and leading high-performing finance teams. Throughout his career, Brad has successfully led capital raising initiatives and managed complex corporate acquisitions, demonstrating a strong track record in driving financial transformation and strategic growth. 'We're thrilled to welcome Brad to the Avanti team,' said Fred Ohlsson, Group CEO of Avanti Finance. 'His broad experience and strategic thinking will be invaluable as we continue to drive innovation and growth within our company'. Brad is passionate about leading high-performing teams and thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments – making him a perfect fit for Avanti Finance. Proudly locally founded and owned, Avanti Finance is an award-winning specialist lender that has helped New Zealanders achieve their financial goals for over 35 years. We provide a broad range of tailored lending solutions - including property, auto, personal, and business loans – through our trusted network of introducers. As a progressive and introducer-centric business, we're built to back people, move lending forward, and deliver the best possible outcome for both our introducers and their clients.
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3 days ago
- Automotive
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Avanti Finance Strengthens Auto Division With Two Key Appointments
Press Release – Avanti Finance With a wealth of auto industry experience and expertise, Leo Gregan and Chloe Webster are well placed to further position Avanti as the leading one-stop-shop auto financier in their respective regions. Avanti Finance, one of New Zealand's largest Specialist Lenders, is pleased to announce the appointments of Leo Gregan and Chloe Webster as new Auto Relationship Managers. These appointments, following Avanti's recent rebrand, reflect the company's commitment to strengthening its Auto division and enhancing support for dealerships nationwide. Leo is responsible for the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions, while Chloe covers Christchurch and the Upper South Island. With a wealth of auto industry experience and expertise, both are well placed to further position Avanti as the leading one-stop-shop auto financier in their respective regions. Leo Gregan brings hands-on experience across key dealership functions, including reconditioning, sales, and finance. His previous roles at Provident Insurance, Waikato SsangYong, and LDV give him valuable insights into dealer operations and position him to deliver tailored solutions that support business growth. 'I'm super excited to dive into the role and look forward to being of service to the dealer network across my region,' said Leo. Chloe Webster has a strong track record in the auto and finance sectors through key roles at Provident Insurance and Finance Now. Her expertise in sales, finance, and relationship management makes her a valuable partner for dealerships looking to grow and navigate an evolving market. 'I'm eager to start this new journey with Avanti Finance and look forward to working closely with the dealer network to achieve great results,' said Chloe. Lee Robson, General Manager Auto, said, ' It's an exciting time at Avanti. These appointments highlight our ongoing investment in delivering localised and specialist support to our dealer network and moving lending forward through trusted partnerships.' ABOUT AVANTI FINANCE Proudly locally founded and owned, Avanti Finance is an award-winning specialist lender that has helped New Zealanders achieve their financial goals for over 35 years. We provide a broad range of tailored lending solutions – including property, auto, personal, and business loans – through our trusted network of introducers. As a progressive and introducer-centric business, we're built to back people, move lending forward, and deliver the best possible outcome for both our introducers and their clients.
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3 days ago
- Automotive
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Avanti Finance Strengthens Auto Division With Two Key Appointments
Press Release – Avanti Finance With a wealth of auto industry experience and expertise, Leo Gregan and Chloe Webster are well placed to further position Avanti as the leading one-stop-shop auto financier in their respective regions. Avanti Finance, one of New Zealand's largest Specialist Lenders, is pleased to announce the appointments of Leo Gregan and Chloe Webster as new Auto Relationship Managers. These appointments, following Avanti's recent rebrand, reflect the company's commitment to strengthening its Auto division and enhancing support for dealerships nationwide. Leo is responsible for the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions, while Chloe covers Christchurch and the Upper South Island. With a wealth of auto industry experience and expertise, both are well placed to further position Avanti as the leading one-stop-shop auto financier in their respective regions. Leo Gregan brings hands-on experience across key dealership functions, including reconditioning, sales, and finance. His previous roles at Provident Insurance, Waikato SsangYong, and LDV give him valuable insights into dealer operations and position him to deliver tailored solutions that support business growth. 'I'm super excited to dive into the role and look forward to being of service to the dealer network across my region,' said Leo. Chloe Webster has a strong track record in the auto and finance sectors through key roles at Provident Insurance and Finance Now. Her expertise in sales, finance, and relationship management makes her a valuable partner for dealerships looking to grow and navigate an evolving market. 'I'm eager to start this new journey with Avanti Finance and look forward to working closely with the dealer network to achieve great results,' said Chloe. Lee Robson, General Manager Auto, said, ' It's an exciting time at Avanti. These appointments highlight our ongoing investment in delivering localised and specialist support to our dealer network and moving lending forward through trusted partnerships.' ABOUT AVANTI FINANCE Proudly locally founded and owned, Avanti Finance is an award-winning specialist lender that has helped New Zealanders achieve their financial goals for over 35 years. We provide a broad range of tailored lending solutions – including property, auto, personal, and business loans – through our trusted network of introducers. As a progressive and introducer-centric business, we're built to back people, move lending forward, and deliver the best possible outcome for both our introducers and their clients.
Scoop
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Scoop
Avanti Finance Strengthens Auto Division With Two Key Appointments
Avanti Finance, one of New Zealand's largest Specialist Lenders, is pleased to announce the appointments of Leo Gregan and Chloe Webster as new Auto Relationship Managers. These appointments, following Avanti's recent rebrand, reflect the company's commitment to strengthening its Auto division and enhancing support for dealerships nationwide. Leo is responsible for the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions, while Chloe covers Christchurch and the Upper South Island. With a wealth of auto industry experience and expertise, both are well placed to further position Avanti as the leading one-stop-shop auto financier in their respective regions. Leo Gregan brings hands-on experience across key dealership functions, including reconditioning, sales, and finance. His previous roles at Provident Insurance, Waikato SsangYong, and LDV give him valuable insights into dealer operations and position him to deliver tailored solutions that support business growth. 'I'm super excited to dive into the role and look forward to being of service to the dealer network across my region,' said Leo. Chloe Webster has a strong track record in the auto and finance sectors through key roles at Provident Insurance and Finance Now. Her expertise in sales, finance, and relationship management makes her a valuable partner for dealerships looking to grow and navigate an evolving market. 'I'm eager to start this new journey with Avanti Finance and look forward to working closely with the dealer network to achieve great results,' said Chloe. Lee Robson, General Manager Auto, said, ' It's an exciting time at Avanti. These appointments highlight our ongoing investment in delivering localised and specialist support to our dealer network and moving lending forward through trusted partnerships.' ABOUT AVANTI FINANCE Proudly locally founded and owned, Avanti Finance is an award-winning specialist lender that has helped New Zealanders achieve their financial goals for over 35 years. We provide a broad range of tailored lending solutions - including property, auto, personal, and business loans – through our trusted network of introducers. As a progressive and introducer-centric business, we're built to back people, move lending forward, and deliver the best possible outcome for both our introducers and their clients.
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27-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Helen Mulligan Promoted To National Sales Manager At Avanti Finance
Press Release – Avanti Finance With over 20 years of experience working with mortgage advisers, Helen has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, dedication, and leadership. Her contributions have been pivotal in fostering strong relationships and driving the company's growth. Avanti Finance is proud to announce the promotion of Helen Mulligan to the position of National Sales Manager. Helen has been an integral part of the Avanti Finance team since 2021, serving as a highly successful Business Relationship Manager. With over 20 years of experience working with mortgage advisers, Helen has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, dedication, and leadership. Her contributions have been pivotal in fostering strong relationships and driving the company's growth. In her new role as National Sales Manager, Helen will continue to bring her wealth of knowledge and passion for excellence to lead our property sales team and support our valued partners. Ian Boyce, General Manager Property, expressed his confidence in Helen's appointment: 'Helen's promotion to National Sales Manager is a testament to her outstanding performance and expertise. We're excited to see the continued success and growth under her guidance.' Avanti Finance is confident that under Helen's leadership, the sales team will continue to deliver outstanding service to our partners. About Avanti Finance Avanti Finance is an award-winning specialist lender that has helped New Zealanders achieve their financial goals for over 35 years. We offer a broad range of lending solutions through our strong introducer network, including car, personal, and business loans, first mortgage bridging loans, as well as specialist and near prime long term home loans.
